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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Corey Kluber |
| C/1B | Grayson Greiner |
| 2B | Daniel Murphy |
| SS | Hernán Pérez |
| 3B | David Wright |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Avisaíl García |
| Util | Edwin Encarnacion |
| Salary | $33,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.01 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | LAA | $12,200 | 44.33 | 3.63 |
| Justin Verlander | PIT | $12,400 | 41.65 | 3.36 |
| Clayton Kershaw | STL | $11,200 | 40.44 | 3.61 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $10,200 | 37.91 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Matz | CIN | $7,700 | 32.23 | 4.19 |
| Miles Mikolas | WSH | $8,500 | 35.11 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Gibson | OAK | $7,500 | 30.03 | 4.00 |
| James Paxton | TEX | $8,900 | 34.80 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | LAA | $4,100 | 12.15 | 2.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,300 | 11.69 | 2.72 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,200 | 11.24 | 2.68 |
| Jesús Aguilar | CLE | $3,900 | 11.19 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Greiner | CHW | $2,100 | 9.84 | 4.69 |
| Tucker Barnhart | PHI | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
| Omar Narváez | MIN | $2,200 | 8.53 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| José Ramírez | LAA | $4,600 | 11.99 | 0.00 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.48 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.48 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Dawel Lugo | CHW | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,600 | 13.39 | 2.91 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,300 | 12.17 | 2.83 |
| Trevor Story | TB | $4,500 | 11.87 | 2.64 |
| Jorge Polanco | OAK | $3,400 | 11.05 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Hernán Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Miguel Rojas | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,700 | 12.78 | 2.72 |
| Josh Donaldson | KC | $3,600 | 11.10 | 3.08 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHW | $3,500 | 11.02 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,600 | 10.92 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wright | CIN | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.39 | 4.00 |
| José Reyes | CIN | $2,100 | 8.39 | 4.00 |
| Jedd Gyorko | WSH | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $4,900 | 14.57 | 2.97 |
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 14.15 | 2.83 |
| David Dahl | TB | $4,000 | 13.75 | 3.44 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 12.99 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | CHW | $2,300 | 10.76 | 4.68 |
| Jon Jay | ATL | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Avisaíl García | MIN | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Ryan Braun | CLE | $3,000 | 12.81 | 4.27 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.